What’s happening this week
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Wednesday, June 27
Cinema
7 p.m.
Wide Awake Indigenous Cinema Tour
This free event (free tickets available through the box office) at the St. John’s Arts & Culture Centre begins with a conversation with filmmakers Alanis Obomsawin and Marie Clements in the Pinafore Room on the main floor with moderator and local filmmaker Latonia Hartery. Following the conversation, please stay for a special screening of Obomsawin’s film “Our People Will Be Healed” in the main theatre. This is Obomsawin’s 50th film. It reveals how a Cree community in Manitoba has been enriched through the power of education. In addition to teaching academic subjects, the school reconnects students with their ancestral culture. The film adopts an optimistic tone without denying a dark past. It bears witness to the tragedies that have befallen the Plains Cree, such as being confined to reserves, forbidden to practice any cultural ceremonies, including the Sun Dance, and sent off to residential schools. But first and foremost, the film conveys a message of hope: that in an appropriate school environment, one that incorporates their people’s history, language and culture, Indigenous youth can realize their dreams.
Classes
10 a.m.
Boxing to Beat Parkinson’s Specialized exercise program at Boxfit, 878 Topsail Rd., for Parkinson’s patients using boxing techniques. Classes are free. Call 754-4428 for details.
5 p.m.
Fishcraft
Join Fishing for Success at Rocket Bakery from 5-8 p.m. for a familyfriendly evening of hands-on activities that are all about fish and fishing. Learn ancient skills of weaving rope and knitting net — but with a modern twist all your own. Make your very own souvenir to keep. Learn skills that have been handed down through Newfoundland and Labrador families for generations.
7:30 p.m.
Aikido
Aikido is an effective martial art with an ethical approach: use the aggressor’s energy against them without harming them. Get fit and focused while having fun. Aikido is offered by the Fudoshin School of Aikido at St. Theresa School (100 Mundy Pond Rd.). It’s a welcoming place for everyone. It is a non-profit with a low monthly membership fee; no one is turned away for financial reasons. Come try it out! For more information, visit: www.2017. fudoshinaikikai.ca.
Groups
7:30 p.m.
Overeaters Anonymous Regular weekly meeting held every Wednesday at St. James United Church on Elizabeth Avenue. For more information, call 738-1742.
Information
6:30 p.m.
Wills and estate planning
A free information session hosted by the A.C. Hunter Library in the library’s Community Room. Presented by Kellie Cullihall of Gittens & Associates. Please register with your library card at 737-3950.
Live Music
Upcoming
Out of Earshot Festival
Out of Earshot’s inaugural festival will be held from August 23 to 25 at various locations in downtown St. John’s. It’s a non-profit, community-based festival dedicated to showcasing emerging artists. The line-up includes visiting and local bands, artists, writers, workshops and speakers, including: Eastern Owl, Doxx, Doffing, Laps, Ritual Frames, Surveillance, Syngja, Claire Whitehead, Property, Rabies, Frail Hands, Blunt Chunks, Blood Beach, Chris Murdoch, Lo Siento, Yee Grlz, and many more. A detailed schedule will be released in the coming weeks. A limited number of early bird festival passes can now be purchased at Fixed Coffee and Baking, O’brien’s Music or online at outofearshotfestival.com.
6 p.m.
Dave White Performing at Green Sleeves.
7 p.m.
Chris Hennessy Performing at O’reilly’s.
8:30 p.m.
Sherry Ryan Performing at The Black Sheep.
10 p.m.
Damian Follett Performing at Green Sleeves.
10:30 p.m.
Heel N Toe Performing at O’reilly’s.
Museums
9 a.m.
Introduction to Exhibit Development workshop
This course is open to everyone and provides a general introduction into the function and development of museum exhibits. Through this course, participants will explore the purpose of exhibits, exhibit planning and concept development, exhibit design techniques, exhibit resource and budget development, the role of various media formats and interactive features in exhibition design, programming for exhibits, hiring and working with exhibit contractors and specialists and exhibit evaluation. Course instructor is Jane Severs, an interpretive planner and exhibit designer. Registration fees: $130 for MANL members, $155 for non-members. Space for this program us limited. Pre-registration is required. For more information about this program, please contact MANL at manl@nf.aibn.com or 722-9034. Located at 200 Military Rd.
Radio
7:30 p.m.
VOWR guest interview Barbara De Land speaks with Maureen Lymburner, director of development of the Home Again Furniture Bank, about the bank, how it works, and how much it benefits both donors and recipients, who receive much-needed, gently used furniture and housewares. Tune in on VOWR AM 800, online at vowr. org, cable radio Rogers 945, or Bell Aliant 756.
Trivia
7:30 p.m.
Trivia Night fundraiser Round up your favourite feminists and bring your fiercest, funniest facts to our fundraiser! A night of general trivia at Bitters Pub with a few woman-focused categories. Hosted by Lori-lydia Loveless, with proceeds going to benefit the work of Persistence Theatre. Help us raise funds for another year of great theatre! Get your tickets now at www.persistencetheatre.com.
Thursday, June 28
Art
Ongoing
Brushes with Nature
An exhibition of works by Monday’s Company at Memorial University Botanical Garden, 306 Mt. Scio Rd. Monday’s Company have been painting with Diana Dabinett for 25 years. The exhibition runs from June 8 to July 12. As the room is sometimes in use, phone ahead to make sure the exhibition is open. Call 864-8590.
Children
5 p.m.
Game of Gnomes
They’re back! Our trusty gnomes had so much fun in the limelight last year, they’ve set-up house again. In fact, more have moved in. Come for a race around Memorial University’s Botanical Garden (306 Mt. Scio Rd.) to see how many gnome doors and houses you can find! General admission rates apply.
Cinema
7:30 p.m.
Wide Awake Indigenous Cinema Tour
Screening “The Road Forward” at the Arts and Culture Centre followed by a Q & A with filmmaker Marie Clements, moderated by Mary Walsh. A free event (free tickets available at the box office). This musical documentary connects a pivotal moment in Canada’s civil rights history—the beginnings of Indian Nationalism in the 1930s— with the powerful momentum of First Nations activism today. Clements paints an electrifying picture of how a tiny movement, the Native Brotherhood and Native Sisterhood, became a powerful voice for social, political and legal advocacy, eventually effecting profound change at the national level. “The Road Forward” has stunningly shot musical sequences, performed by an ensemble of some of Canada’s
finest vocalists and musicians, and seamlessly connect past and present with soaring vocals, blues, rock, and traditional beats. A rousing tribute to the fighters for First Nations rights, a soul-resounding historical experience, and a visceral call to action.
Classes
1:30 p.m.
T’ai Chi Chih
Come “Awaken the Energy Within”! Relax! EN-JOY! Weekly wellness classes with Sheila Leonard at The Lantern, 35 Barnes Rd. This beyond beginners class is ongoing throughout June at 1:30 p.m. Refining our practice of the 20 gentle repetitive movements, helping further increase the flow of our natural energy. Call 727-7863 or visit www.sheilaleonard.ca for more information.
Gardening
Ongoing
Free Potato Seeds
The Seed Company by E.W. Gaze in St. John’s is offering free trials of exotic heirloom seed potato cultivars. The historic local business has partnered with P.e.i.-based Phytocultures Ltd. to bring in four unique cultivars of potatoes never before grown in the province: Yellow Sun, Red Smile, Kiss-me-a-lot, and Lobster Red. According to Phytocultures Ltd., these varieties are new to Canada, but are actually quite ancient, originating in antiquity and with possibly 1,000 or more years of production and taste selection behind them. While supplies last, customers are encouraged to take a free sample of one of the varieties and grow them to harvest. All the company asks in return is feedback on how well they grow and taste, to help determine whether they will be brought in as a new product to be sold alongside their regular seed potato selection next year.
Live Music
Upcoming
Toronto Male Voice Choir Topsail United Church proudly presents the Toronto Male Voice Choir in concert Saturday, July 7 at 7 p.m. Tickets $20 (children 12 and under free) available at the Church Office (834-4567) or at the door. Proceeds to be split between the Mission & Service Fund and the Cbs/paradise Community Food Bank. For more information about the Toronto Male Voice Choir please visit www.welshchoir.ca.
5 p.m.
Fergus O’byrne Performing at O’reilly’s.
5:30 p.m. Homely-made Jam Session
Join Matthew Hornell at Rocket Bakery for some home cookin’ and The Homely-made Jam Session featuring everything from bluegrass to old time tunes. Free event.
6:30 p.m.
Rob Cook Performing at Green Sleeves.
7 p.m.
Traditional Session
Hosted by Aaron Collis at The Black Sheep.
8 p.m.
Irish Descendants Performing at O’reilly’s.
10:30 p.m.
Mick Davis Performing at The Black Sheep.
11:30 p.m. Ceiligh Performing at O’reilly’s.
Upcoming
How Sensible!
An evening with Sheila Williams at Holy Heart Theatre is coming up on Friday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Join us for an evening of songs, laughs and, of course, stories. Includes special guests Shelley Neville, Dana Parsons, The 8-Track Favourites, Darrin Martin, and Etcetera. Tickets are $55 (plus tax) and are on sale at the Holy Heart box office.
Survey
Ongoing
2018 Community Sector Pulse Survey
Please visit http://bit.ly/cscnlpulse to take the survey or call the Community Sector Council of Newfoundland and Labrador at 1-866753-9860 if you have any questions.
Friday, June 29
Art
Ongoing
Brushes with Nature
An exhibition of works by Monday’s Company at Memorial University Botanical Garden, 306 Mt. Scio Rd. Monday’s Company have been painting with Diana Dabinett for 25 years. The exhibition runs from June 8 to July 12. As the room is sometimes in use, phone ahead to make sure the exhibition is open. Call 864-8590.
Live Music
Various times
Podium 2018
Podium 2018 runs from June 29 to July 3 in St. John’s. Podium is Choral Canada’s national, biennial choral conference and concert festival.
It is traditionally co-presented by Choral Canada and one of Canada’s provincial choral organizations. The conference and festival provide unique opportunities for professional development through national-international keynote presentations, interest sessions, lecture-recitals, conducting masterclasses, workshops and reading sessions for conductors, choirs, administrators, students and choral enthusiasts. In 2018, choirs perform in 11 major Spotlight and Highlight Concerts. In 2018, The Singing Network and Memorial University are partnering with Choral Canada to co-present Podium on the Edge: Singing from Sea to Sea to Sea.